In this episode of Kill the Small Talk, host Alex Caron sits down with writer and director Juan Gil for an in-depth conversation about storytelling, filmmaking, and the creative journey.

Juan shares his path from growing up in Texas to moving to Los Angeles, trusting his instincts, and committing fully to a career in film. He opens up about his early love of movies, writing as a form of self-expression, and how life experience — including loss, growth, and consistency — has shaped his voice as a storyteller.

The conversation explores Juan’s creative process as a writer-director, the importance of subtext and action over dialogue, and how living a full life informs better writing. Juan also discusses his award-winning projects, including his horror short Dead End and the crime thriller Bruiser, a bold vertical-format project that challenges what short-form storytelling can be.

Alex and Juan dive into collaboration on set, working with actors and crew, adapting creative ideas in real time, and why preparation — from pre-visualization to trust in collaborators — is essential for strong filmmaking. This episode is a thoughtful look at persistence, creative evolution, and what it takes to keep making meaningful work in today’s industry.

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In this Re-Release on Kill the Small Talk, Alex Caron sits down with Canadian comedian and actress Geneviève Dubé Carpenter, whose journey to the stage is anything but ordinary.

From competitive figure skating to fitness modeling, and now starring as the female lead in a brand-new TV comedy, Geneviève has reinvented herself time and again. She opens up about imposter syndrome on set, the discipline she carried over from sports, and how a single open mic snowballed into a full-blown comedy career.

Funny, sharp, and refreshingly honest, Geneviève shares what it’s like balancing life between Canada and Los Angeles, why comedy feels like “finding your people,” and how she’s embracing her next chapter as an actor.

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In this episode of Kill The Small Talk, host Alex Caron sits down with film director, author, and creative entrepreneur Jorge Xolalpa for an honest and inspiring conversation about independent filmmaking, discipline, collaboration, and building a sustainable career in the arts.

Jorge shares his journey immigrating to the United States as a child, the challenges his family faced, and how those experiences shaped his creative voice. The conversation explores his path into filmmaking, producing, and writing, including the mindset shift that helped him understand that he is the business. Alex and Jorge dive into the realities of the entertainment industry, navigating the aftermath of COVID and industry strikes, the role of AI in filmmaking, and why independent creators should embrace opportunity rather than fear change.

They also discuss the importance of relationship-building in Hollywood, self-marketing as an artist, consistency, discipline, and why collaboration matters more than chasing quick wins. Jorge opens up about his new book “NI DE AQUÍ NI DE ALLÁ”, the lessons behind it, and how authenticity and energy can open unexpected doors in creative careers.

This episode is a must-listen for filmmakers, actors, artists, and anyone looking to build a meaningful, long-term career in entertainment.

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